MDW25gt

1999 Legacy GT wagon.

How would the axle get longer?

Mine did that for a year before overheating started. Try some barrs stop leak. After the over heating started it was down hill from there. Head gaskets were shot. When it was all said and done I had a new engine. If you are dealing with a good shop they should be able to do a pressure check on each cylinder to see if it is blowing back into the cooling system. If so get the head gaskets replaced by a good mechanic. Mike

I had a 90 auto leg that did this. Turned out to be a bad fuel injector. When the problem is happening disconnect one by one the fuel injector connections. If the problem gets worse go to the next one. If there is no change then I would say you have identified the bad injector. On my 99 5spd I noticed shudder when letting the clutch out from a stop. Checked the fuel injector connections and found a broken clip on the connector. Used a zip tie to secure and the problem is fixed. I dont get the connection to the discribed problem and axles?? Mike

Seems to me the computer spools up the engine quick at low speed. I have the same thing in a 99 5spd GT. Clutch is new and so ar all mounts. I am not sure it has anything to do with drive line lash?? Its very hard to make a small change or smooth start with the manual tranny. With an automatic it is similar but you dont have the user coordination of the throttle and clutch to balance. I believe it is typical of the Subie.

Try a Borla header in front of it. It completes the install and sounds great. Very nice.

I had a '90 legacy wagon with the torque bind. took it to the Subaru stealer in Massilon. They did $1400 worth of work. At least they took my money! Then on the way home the torque bind was still there. Took it back, and they claim they could not make it happen again. So I was stuck by the Subaru stealer in Massilon. Ended up putting a fuse in the FWD holder and just drove it. Only 2wd but torque bind was gone. Good luck! Don't take it to Massilon!

I got a written quote for an 05 leg wagon i, new, USD $20343. The 06's are coming in and the US auto makers employee priceing is also helping.

I guess it must be magic! No one know about magic??

Does anyone have experience with the apexi super ground system? What are the benefits? Draw backs? How does it work? Mike

I used the suggestions in this http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm when I broke in the new EJ25 I put in. So far so good! I currently have 10k mile on the motor. Mike

Does anyone have suggestions doing rebuilds on 99 legacy brake calipers? Mike

Whats wrong with Fram??

Thanks for the reply, The sensors have maybe 5000 miles. The front I believe is a 3 wire and the rear is 4. Stock replacements. I switched them when I went to a borla header and stromung exhaust. What is with the ground?

Got a CEL today that is PO420. Catalyst system efficieny for Bank #1 is below threshhold for the current operating conditions. (Bank 1 identifies the location of cylinder #1, while bank #2 identifies the cylinders on the opposite bank.) Plud wires are 2 months old, fuel filter is 2 weeks old, plugs have 8000 miles on them, engine has 5500 miles on it. any ideas?? Thanks, Mike

Neat stuff. I am interested in learning more about the RX. What years did they make them? What engine? How long have you had yours? Pictures? Thanks, Mike

I would like to remove and paint the wiper arms on my 99 leg gt. (front and rear) Any suggestions on removal techniques?

I put KYB GR2's on a 90 leg wagon that originally had air. I was very pleased. Required going to a yard and getting the upper bearing mounts and springs + the new struts from tire rack. $150 from the yard. OEMs where too high for me. On my current ride (99 Leg GT wagon) I put the KYB GR2's. Again very pleased. I would guess that the KYB's would be good on yours. Then maybe look at larger sway bar. I dont really know what the difference is with the GT vs L suspension. I can check the diameters of the sway bar if you are interested. Good Luck, Mike

Ok theres my problem. The engine is new. 5000 miles. I have a problem with intermittent miss. Comes and goes. Runs like it has a bad valve. The motor "thumps" rather than sings when I go through the gears. It just does not pull the way it does at times when it is running good. It does not do it all of the time. Seems to come and go with no direct cause and effect that I can tell. Wires are new and plugs have maybe 8000 mile on them. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Mike

So what is the difference between the Phase I and II? I have a 99 gt EJ 25. Is it I or II? Been through the HG failure. My impression is the HG can fail in a I or II. I thought there was a problem with the Head gasket it self. What gives?

I had the same problem. turned out it was the slave cylinder. easy to change and costs about $75. (2) bolts and the hose, then bleed the system. Seems the spring gets lazy or the cylinder bore gets fouled. this inhibits the piston from maintaining contact with the fork.

I thought I had a bad one in my 99 gt wagon. turned out the tires were cupped. When they were moved around the sound moved around too. Raising the tire pressure to max eased it some. the mechanic put it on a rack and put a stethascope on the axle but was not able to hear anything when the wheel was rotated.

Try Joe's Subaru repair. 513-221-8585 1608 Hoffner St. Off Springgrove. Joe is the best I have ever seen. He takes his time and is very methodical. I would not recommend any dealer over Joe.

I replaced the entire set in 20 minutes. Had to pull the windshield wash tank and the air box cover out of the way. Twist and pull! Not on the wire! But since you are replaceing who cares?

99 legacy gt wagon, motor with 2200 miles on it. borla header and stromung exhaust. I got 25.6 mpg today on the highway. seems to drop to 21-22 around town.